After a four month hiatus we are back! And we’re just in time for the next General Assembly in Georgia. Find out what legislation has already been “pre-filed”. Which bills that have been filed will be the hot button issues in GA and which ones should never have been thought about, let alone filed. We’ll also discuss the transportation committee report and you can hear my thoughts on the State Representative who wanted to talk about it on Saturday even though he had not read it. We’ll also discuss some recent developments regarding the Foxhall project in Douglas County and some recent attempted sneakiness in Paulding County. Join us for discussion on all of this and more. We’ll also still be playing music by Liberty minded artists to keep us upbeat and motivated. See y’all there!

Peach State Politics by Ponytail Patriot is not affiliated with any major or minor political parties and/or activist groups. As true independents we believe in holding everyone in politics accountable for their words and deeds. Tune in each week and find out who is up to what, who needs to be called out and who needs to be given an “attaboy”.

Did the Georgia General Assembly lose their collective minds this year? If you're following HB 170, the Transportation Bill, you probably think they have. Having studied the original bill and now the "Senate Substitute", I am absolutely convinced their is something in the water under the Gold Dome, OR someone needs to open the windows to clear out all the carbon monoxide in the chamber, legislative offices, and committee rooms! HB 1, the Medical Cannabis bill, cleared another hurdle in the Senate on Thursday, now it goes to the full Senate for a vote. Some changes were made to the bill and we'll discuss that. And how can an elected official (or government employee) resign from office under questionable circumstances only to be awarded a "consulting contract" or be hired in another part of the state? What was Griffin Judicial Circuit District Attorney Scott Ballard thinking when he hired former Douglas County DA, David McDade for the Fayette County office? We'll also be giving the latest updates and possible movement regarding any investigations into the background checks conducted by former Paulding County Administrator, Mike Jones. Make sure to tune in as we discuss all of this a more. As usual, we'll have some awesome music by Liberty Minded artists to keep us upbeat and motivated. You won't want to miss a minute.

What happens when the Good Old Boys turn a blind eye to constant violations of county and state building codes by their friends and campaign contributors? Find out tonight why Paulding County is all in a tizzy over the latest kerfuffle created by a Facebook posting. We'll give you the ins and outs of what is really happening and who you should truly be upset with. The Georgia General Assembly kicked off the 2015 legislative session today and Governor Deal was officially sworn in for a second term. There are a lot of hot button issues and I'm wondering what Libertarians think of some of them. And what exactly is Spartacus Legal? Find out tonight who started the Spartacus Legal Foundation and why. Also, we'll talk about my humorous adventures over the weekend that kept me from attending the Wild Hog Supper on Sunday. Join us for all of this and much more tonight at 8 p.m.ET. As usual, we'll have plenty of great music by Liberty minded artists to keep us upbeat and motivated.

Ponytail Patriot is here to hold any and all public figures accountable on the state and local level in Georgia. Completely unaffiliated and independent, Candi holds nothing back when confronting tyranny and abuse of power.

We are down to just three legislative days in the Georgia General Assembly. Medical Marijuana has passed both chambers and is on its way to the Governor's desk to be signed into law. Criminal Justice Reform also has cleared both chambers. But HB 310 and SB 94 are bad for Liberty and create another level of bureaucracy in the criminal justice system. Meanwhile, RFRA is still being debated in committee and Governor Deal is threatening a "special session" if the Senate and House don't come to an agreement that the Governor can live with regarding the transportation bill. Of course, through all of that, there is still plenty of shenanigans to be found in Douglas County regarding Foxhall and in Paulding County regarding the background checks kerfuffle. Join us as we discuss all of this and more. As usual, we'll have music by Liberty minded artists to keep us upbeat and motivated. See y'all there

Last week was an interesting week in Georgia. From the 2015-2016 Georgia General Assembly kicking off to local drama, it was a very busy week. Join us as we discuss our thoughts on the beginning of what promises to be an interesting year under the Gold Dome in Atlanta and local drama at the Paulding County Board of Commissioners first meeting of 2015. Oh yes, Paulding County is once again in the middle of another kerfuffle. But the Paulding BOC aren't the only ones creating kerfuffles. Oh no, the saga between "Me and Mr. Jones" continues and I'll be giving everyone the latest updates on that particular saga. We'll be discussing all of this and much more, so make sure not to miss a single minute. As usual, we'll have plenty of great music by Liberty minded artists to keep us upbeat and motivated. See you there!

After a brief hiatus due to family issues, we are back! There is plenty to discuss including SB85, the GA Senate Bill that would expand definitions pertaining to Development Authorities, SB130 that would ban smoking in vehicles IF there is a minor under 15 years of age in the car, and HB170 - the transportation bill. We'll also be discussing the GOP county conventions held this past Saturday and of course, I'll be giving the latest update on the Me & Mr. Jones saga. And what is up with the Paulding Board of Education on Twitter? Is it really ok for the person responsible for social media to get rude when asked questions about whether or not schools will be open, as well as other issues? As usual, we'll have plenty of great music by Liberty minded artists during the breaks to keep us upbeat and motivated. You do not want to miss a single moment of what is sure to be a show full of controversy. See you there!

The Paulding County BOC meets again on Tuesday and their agenda is full. What are they going to discuss and will Jennifer Farrell, Paulding's own "Chicken Lady", get a chance to discuss "Pet Chickens in Paulding"? Of course, it doesn't appear that a week can go by with Chris Pumphrey coming up with a brand new plan to keep Foxhall moving forward. What are non-rated bonds and how does the Douglas County Development Authority have the authority to issue such bonds? These high risk "muni-bonds" could inpact the taxpayers of Douglas County in the area of higher taxes. Find out how and why. Also, the GOP is set to have their mass precinct meetings on February 7th. What are the mass precinct meetings and should you attend? Join us for all of this and much more. As usual, we'll have plenty of music by Liberty minded artists to keep us upbeat and motivated. I'm thinking it's a Michael Tracy kind of night. See y'all there.

The Douglas County Sherriff's office is embarrassed this week after the news of two teens being left in a holding cell all weekend hit. So how did this happen and will anyone be fired? And is the State of Georgia going to resort to "fat letters" as a result of the new "nutrition" requirement on Form 3300? What are the possible long-term consequences of using BMI as a standard for healthy weight in our children? And it's time we get over the debate about football being dangerous! Doesn't our Petulant President have anything else to weigh in on or needs his immediate attention? I'm sick and tired of the distraction! Join us for what is sure to be a controversial episode as we discuss all of this and much more. As usual, we'll have plenty of awesome music by Liberty minded artists during the breaks to keep us upbeat and motivated

A program for holding elected officials accountable regardless of party, and vetting candidates so that voters make a more informed decision at the polls.

On the latest episode of the State of Independence, Jeff and Mike discuss Allen Iverson's desire to join the Sixers front office, why Moses Malone's jersey still hasn't been retired, Nerlens Noel's sensational play as of late, the Thunder moving back up to the 11th-best record, Jordan McRae & more!

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The Paulding County Chamber of Commerce is once again proving that they care little about "quality of life" in our community. A simple email request was answered with rudeness. Find out what the request was, from whom and who was rude. Douglasville Mayor Harvey Persons took time this week to go testify in front of State Senator Donzella James' study committee on "mold and mildew remediation contractors". Does he think his constituents can't handle their own issues either? And what is going on with the Jeff Amason "notary" kerfuffle. I attended a meeting last night that enlightened me on the "conflicting notary laws". Please join me for all of this and more. As usual, we'll have plenty of awesome music by Liberty minded artists to keep us upbeat and motivated. See you there!

A program for holding elected officials accountable regardless of party, and vetting candidates so that voters make a more informed decision at the polls.

Oh, and I will talk about Ted Cruz... Is Ted Cruz worthy of President of the United States? Is he eligible? Oh, and other current events relevant to you, your life, your family, your faith. What do "eligibility" and "Natural Born Citizen" (NBC) even mean to you and this country?

Israel and the Obama Administration are enemies.

Why are they enemies?

Why Obama hating Israel could mean the sovreignty of the United States of America, OUR home.

Why Obama and his entire administration are purveyors of racism and bigotry and how this is related to Israel. How all of this affects you and what YOU can do about it! (I am going to be honest here.... I am not positive I will even get to that....)

We have an extra special guest this week. Mike Daugherty, author of The Devil Inside The Beltway, will be with us to discuss his book and his kerfuffle with Big Government. Mike is a force of nature and is taking on the Devils in D.C. to fight for what is right and just. You do NOT want to miss this interview. Also, we will be chatting with Douglas County BOC District IV candidate JR McCoy. Tune in to find out why Mr. McCoy is running for elected office. As usual, we'll have some great music by Liberty minded artists to keep us motivated and upbeat. See y'all there.

After years of political activism on a national level, the Ponytail Patriot has turned her attention to issues facing Georgians on the local and state levels. With her two TEA Party canines, Shasta and Patton, she's decided it's time to clean up her own backyard and she has a list.